A 1919 American silent drama starring Marion Davies, The Cinema Murder
is based on the 1917 book by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Elizabeth Dalston
(Davies), who is preparing for a career in theatre, sees what seems to
be a murder, as stated in a film magazine. She is horrified and unsure
of the specifics, but she maintains strict confidentiality. She meets
writer Philip Romilly (Barrie), who prepares her for her first theatre
role, on a ship headed back to the United States. Although the killer is
also traveling aboard the cruise, there is no real danger. Elizabeth
participates in the summoning as the performance begins and is
successful. The show's financier Sylvanus Power (Randolf), who is laying
claim to Elizabeth's affections, knows that the new star is in love with
Philip. Sylvanus then makes the decision to ruin Philip by implicating
him in the slaying, only to discover that the allegedly murdered guy is
still alive and well. Elizabeth and Philip are together as the movie
closes.